Vatican Diplomat to Visit Moscow Aug 25-28
The Vatican's Secretary of State for International Relations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, is scheduled to visit Moscow from August 25 to 28. The visit was confirmed by multiple sources, including the Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Moscow.
Consensus
- Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher is scheduled to visit Moscow from August 25-28.
- The visit was confirmed by the Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Moscow, Bishop Nikolai Dubinin.
- Information about the visit dates was received through the Apostolic Nunciature.
- The visit is part of diplomatic engagement between the Vatican and Russia.
Points of divergence
- Pope Francis XIV made a statement in Madrid about European unity and security, emphasizing cooperation with other nations. — vesti
- In April 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed Ukraine-related issues with Gallagher during a phone call, including humanitarian aspects and prisoner exchanges. — vedomosti
- Gallagher visited Kyiv in July and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and acting Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga, expressing hope for a lasting peace in Ukraine. — kommersant
- Gallagher last visited Moscow in November 2021, meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and Metropolitan Ilarion of Volokolamsk. — kommersant
- The Vatican source told TASS that Gallagher plans to visit Moscow in late August, without specifying exact dates. — tg_tass_agency
- Media reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may visit Vladivostok in September 2026, possibly linked to the Eastern Economic Forum and a bridge inauguration over the Tuman River. — m24
Coverage (8 sources)
- The head of Vatican diplomacy plans to visit Moscow on August 25-28 — Вести
- Visit of the head of the Vatican diplomacy to Moscow is scheduled for August 25-28 — Ведомости
- The head of the Vatican's diplomatic service will arrive in Moscow on August 25 — Коммерсантъ
- Head of the Vatican's diplomatic service Monsignor Gallagher plans to visit Moscow at the end of August, TASS reported a Vatican source... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Secretary of State of the Vatican for International Affairs Richard Gallagher will visit Moscow on August 25-28, RIA Novosti was told by the Catholic archeparchy — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- TASS: Head of Vatican Diplomatic Service to Visit Moscow at End of August — Коммерсантъ
- Head of Vatican diplomatic service Monsignor Gallagher plans to visit Moscow at the end of August, TASS Vatican source reported... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Visit of the head of the Vatican diplomatic service Gallagher to Moscow at the end of August — Москва 24
Key entities
- Moscow
- Vatican
- Paul Richard Gallagher
- TASS
- RIA Novosti
- Nikolay Dubinin
- Kyiv
- Russia
- Ukraine
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Holy See
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